Which word is different from the others and why? Theft, wail, gross, lake, and mile

One possible answer is gross. This is because gross can be used as an adjective, meaning: 1) very obvious or noticeable, 2) rude or offensive, or 3) very disgusting. The others words are nouns.

Another possible answer is mile. The other words can pertain to actions: A theft is a stealing of an item or items. A wail is a scream. A gross is an earning. Finally, a lake is, using an uncommon definition, a causing of blood to undergo a physiological change in which the hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma.

Tip! For more puzzles like these, try the Odd Word Out quiz from www.world-english.org.

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Friday, December 25 2015